$5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

Carrot Cake Bars

I’m an absolute sucker for carrot cake. Always have been. There’s just something about a warmly spiced cake paired with tangy cream cheese that sends me every single time. These Carrot Cake Bars take everything I love about classic carrot cake and turn it into something even more snackable and low-stress. Instead of a thick layer of frosting, there’s a creamy cheesecake swirl baked right into the bars, giving you that irresistible combo without the extra steps. They’re easy to make, easy to slice, easy to serve, and honestly kind of perfect.

Grab-and-Go Spiced Carrot Cake Bars

These easy carrot cake bars combine the best parts of carrot cake and cheesecake bars into one easy bake. They have a soft, dense crumb and creamy cream cheese swirls throughout instead of a thick layer of frosting on top. To help those swirls bake smooth and set, I add an egg yolk to the cheesecake mixture, meaning the bars slice cleanly and stay together well! They’re lightly spiced with cinnamon, naturally sweet from the fresh carrots and brown sugar, and just rich enough from the cream cheese to feel indulgent without being heavy. I think they’re ideal for lunchboxes, Easter or spring lunches and dinners, or as an easy treat that’s just sweet enough to get you through the day.

Recipe Success Tips

Give your pan a good coat of nonstick spray. This helps prevent the bars from sticking to the dish or cracking as they bake, and it also makes them easier to lift out once cooled. You can also line the pan with parchment paper if preferred.

Freshly grated carrots work best. I always prefer shredding my own for this recipe because they’re finer, softer, and spread through the batter better. Bagged shredded carrots tend to be thicker and drier. You can shred your carrots with a box grater or a food processor with a shredding attachment. I like to peel my carrots before shredding to avoid a bitter taste in the finished bars.

Mix just until combined. The cream cheese layer will naturally make these carrot cake bars a little denser, but overmixing will make the crumb tough.

Pull them before they dry out. Look for a center that’s set and swirls that no longer look wet, and check with a toothpick for a few moist crumbs. That’s what keeps these bars soft and more like a dessert bar than a dry cake square.

Cool completely before cutting. The cheesecake swirl needs time to set, and the bars slice much more cleanly once they’ve cooled all the way.

Have fun with the mix-ins. I use chopped walnuts in these bars for a classic flavor. You can easily swap them for chopped pecans or chopped almonds if that’s what you have on hand! A small handful of shredded coconut, raisins, or a combination works well here too.

Storage Instructions

Because of the cheesecake swirl, these carrot cake bars should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. You can also freeze them (cut or uncut) for up to 2 months. Wrap them well in plastic wrap and foil, then thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

$5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

Servings

4

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Prep time

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300

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                                                                                                                          30

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                                                                                                                          40

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                                                                                                                          300

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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

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                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

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                                                                                                                              40

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                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

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                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

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                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

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                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

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                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                              .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71f”,”name”:[“0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                              .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                              .33)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                              .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                              .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                              .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                              .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                              .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                              .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                              .05)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                              .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                              .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                              .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                              .78)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507355861250″,”name”:[“0.44 large egg yolk (

                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                              30

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                              300

                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                Directions

                                                                                                                                  .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71f”,”name”:[“0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .21)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .05)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .02)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .02)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507313919214″,”name”:[“1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                  .17*)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507383638275″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                  30

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                  300

                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                    Directions

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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                      .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                      .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                      .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                      .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                      .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                      .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                      .05)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                      .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                      .17*)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507383638275″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                      .34)”],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                    • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                      30

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                      300

                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                        Directions

                                                                                                                                          .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71f”,”name”:[“0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .33)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .21)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .05)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .02)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .04)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g,

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                          .17*)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507383638275″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                          30

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                          300

                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                            Directions

                                                                                                                                              .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                              .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                              .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                              .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                              .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                              .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                              .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                              .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                              .05)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                              .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                              .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                              .04)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507355693245″,”name”:[“1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g)

                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                              .17*)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507383638275″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                              30

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                              300

                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                Directions

                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                  .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                  .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                  .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                  .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                  .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                  .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                  .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                  .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                  .05)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                  .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                  .04)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g,

                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                  30

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                  300

                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                    Directions

                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                      .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                      .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                      .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                      .21)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                      .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                      .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                      .02)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                    • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                      30

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                      300

                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                        Directions

                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                          .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                          .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71f”,”name”:[“0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                          .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                          .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                          .21)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                          .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                          .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                          .02)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                        • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                          30

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                          300

                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                            Directions

                                                                                                                                                              .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                              .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                              .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                              .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                              .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                              .21)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                              .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                              .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                              .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                              .02)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507313919214″,”name”:[“1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                            • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                              30

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                              300

                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                  .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                  .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                  .21)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                  .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                  .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                  .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                  .02)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                  .02)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507313919214″,”name”:[“1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                  30

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                  300

                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                    Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71f”,”name”:[“0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                      .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                      .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                      .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                      .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                      .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                      .02)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                    • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                      30

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                      300

                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                        Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                          .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                          .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                          .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                          .21)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                          .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                          .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                          .05)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                          .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                          .02)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                          .02)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507313919214″,”name”:[“1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                        • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                          30

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                          300

                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                            Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71f”,”name”:[“0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .21)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .05)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .02)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .04)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507355693245″,”name”:[“1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g)

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .78)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g)

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .17*)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507383638275″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                              .34)”],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                            • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                              30

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                              300

                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71f”,”name”:[“0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .21)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .05)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .02)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507313919214″,”name”:[“1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .65)”],”jsonName”:”1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .04)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g,

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .04)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507355693245″,”name”:[“1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g)

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .78)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g)

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                  .78)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507355861250″,”name”:[“0.44 large egg yolk (

                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                  30

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                  300

                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                    Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .05)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .65)”],”jsonName”:”1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .04)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g,

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .04)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507355693245″,”name”:[“1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g)

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .78)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g)

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                      .17*)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507383638275″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                    • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                      30

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                      300

                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                        Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71f”,”name”:[“0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .33)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .21)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .05)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .02)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .02)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507313919214″,”name”:[“1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .65)”],”jsonName”:”1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .04)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g,

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                          .04)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507355693245″,”name”:[“1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g)

                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                        • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                          30

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                          300

                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                            Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71f”,”name”:[“0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .33)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274647128″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .21)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .05)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .02)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .02)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507313919214″,”name”:[“1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .65)”],”jsonName”:”1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .65)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507336993227″,”name”:[{“type”:”mark”,”props”:{“style”:”background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)”,”class”:”has-inline-color has-theme-palette-1-color”,”children”:[“Cheesecake Swirl”]}}],”jsonName”:”Cheesecake Swirl”,”isGroup”:true},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507355022240″,”name”:[“0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g,

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                              .04)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g,

                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                              30

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                              300

                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  .05)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  .65)”],”jsonName”:”1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  .34)”],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  30

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                  300

                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71f”,”name”:[“0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      .02)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      .34)”],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                    • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      30

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                      300

                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71f”,”name”:[“0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          .21)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          .65)”],”jsonName”:”1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          .17*)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507383638275″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          .34)”],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                        • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          30

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                          300

                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              .05)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              .65)”],”jsonName”:”1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              .04)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              .34)”],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                            • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              30

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                              300

                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .21)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275133138″,”name”:[“0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .02)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .34)”],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  30

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  300

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71f”,”name”:[“0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .68)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .68)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507274973133″,”name”:[“0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .21)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .17)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275286143″,”name”:[“0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275662153″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp salt (4g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .65)”],”jsonName”:”1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .17*)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507383638275″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      30

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      300

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .65)”],”jsonName”:”1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .34)”],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          30

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          300

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Directions

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .34)”],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              30

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              300

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .17)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .05)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507275478148″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  .65)”],”jsonName”:”1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  30

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  300

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71f”,”name”:[“0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      30

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      300

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp baking soda (3g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .65)”],”jsonName”:”1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .04)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          30

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          300

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .01)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”nonstick spray (

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .01)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71e”,”name”:[“2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb71f”,”name”:[“0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .22)”,{“type”:”br”,”props”:{“children”:[]}}],”jsonName”:”0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .22)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-6a205dd0cb720″,”name”:[“0.89 large eggs (

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .17*)”,”isGroup”:false},{“id”:”ingredient-item-1780507383638275″,”name”:[“0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              .34)”],”jsonName”:”0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $5 Carrot Cake Bars Recipe | Easy Budget-Friendly Dessert Bars

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Course: 5 dollar recipes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Servings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              servings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Prep time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              15

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cooking time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              minutes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Calories

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              282

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              kcal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ingredients

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Carrot Cake Base
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • nonstick spray ($0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2.67 Tbsp vegetable oil (3 oz., $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 cup brown sugar (packed, (100g) $0.22)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 large eggs ($0.33)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp vanilla extract (5ml, $0.68)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup grated carrots (about 1½ medium/2 small carrots, (100 g) $0.21)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 cup all-purpose flour (120g, $0.17)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 tsp ground cinnamon (3g, $0.05)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp baking soda (3g, $0.01)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp salt (4g, $0.02)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.33 Tbsp walnuts (chopped, (22g) $0.65)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cheesecake Swirl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.89 Tbsp granulated sugar (25g, $0.04)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1.78 oz. cream cheese (softened, (113g) $0.78)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.44 large egg yolk ($0.17*)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 0.22 tsp vanilla extract (2.5ml, $0.34)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Directions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gather and prep all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 baking dish with non-stick spray.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stir in the grated carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fold in walnuts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • In a medium bowl, beat together granulated sugar and cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix until creamy and lump-free.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Add half of the carrot cake batter into the prepared pan and about half of the cream cheese mixture as dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spread the remaining cake batter over the top, then finish by spooning the rest of the cream cheese mixture over it in dollops.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Use a knife or skewer and swirl batters together.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the cheesecake swirl no longer looks wet. A toothpick should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cool completely in the pan and cut into squares and serve.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Notes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • *Since I only use the egg yolk, make sure to save the egg white for another recipe (like our chocolate mousse!). It’ll keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
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